H.R. 3992 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E-2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated United States nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel.
H.R. 3992 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Feb 9, 2012, sponsored by Howard L. Berman with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 9, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 112-130
What it does
Makes Israeli nationals eligible to enter the United States as E-2 visa nonimmigrant investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if Israel provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Howard L. Berman (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2012
- Passed the HouseMar 19, 2012
- Passed the SenateMay 24, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentMay 31, 2012
- Became lawJun 8, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-130. (Jun 8, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Mar 19, 2012 · Passed371–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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